Chief Administrative Officer

North Middlesex; Parkhill; On-site; CAD 161,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

OMERS pension plan

Job summary

North Middlesex seeks a Chief Administrative Officer to provide strategic leadership, guidance to Mayor and Council, and ensure compliant municipal operations under the Municipal Act. The CAO will translate policy into action, develop plans, manage resources, and champion organizational change.

The successful candidate will have a university degree in Business, Public Administration or relevant discipline with at least five years in municipal government or equivalent private sector experience,

Qualifications

• University degree in Business, Public Administration or relevant discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in municipal government or equivalent private-sector experience.
• Strong knowledge of legislation and policy as they relate to municipal government.
• Proven success developing and implementing strategic and operational business plans.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, administrative, conflict resolution, time management and analytical skills.
• Ability to champion and implement change and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Advise Mayor and Council and provide effective support for policies and strategies.
• Translate vision and strategy into tangible results and outcomes for municipal operations.

Education

University degree in Business, Public Administration or relevant discipline

Job description

Position Summary

Reporting to Council, the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) will provide effective advice and support to the Mayor and Council in maintaining the efficient and effective management of the Municipality of North Middlesex. The CAO will provide effective advice and support to the Mayor and Council in developing and implementing policies and strategies that address the needs of the Municipality of North Middlesex as per the Municipal Act. Authority from Council, its by‑laws, resolutions, management practices, strategic plans and other expressions of corporate resolve. Ensures compliance with all relevant legislation.

What We Offer

North Middlesex provides competitive compensation, complete with comprehensive health and dental benefits, and enrollment in the OMERS (Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System) pension plan.
The compensation for this position is $161,408.00 to $188,843.00 annually (40 hours per week).

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a university degree in Business, Public Administration or relevant discipline, and a minimum of five (5) years of experience working in a municipal government environment, or equivalent private-sector experience.
With a strong knowledge of legislation and policy as they relate to municipal government, you will bring a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory framework that guides municipal operations and decision-making, along with proven success developing and implementing strategic and operational business plans. As the ideal candidate, you will bring excellent interpersonal, leadership, administrative, conflict resolution, time management and analytical skills, fostering collaboration, communication, teamwork, and a demonstrated commitment to the empowerment, development and mentoring of staff. As a strategic, trusted and innovative leader with a proven ability to champion and successfully implement change, you will bring a proven ability to translate vision and strategy into tangible results and outcomes, alongside demonstrated municipal financial, human resources and administration experience.